WHY MARCH 21st? We celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on 3/21 every year to represent the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome which results in Down syndrome!

Join us TONIGHT!

Come join NADS Staff, Board Members, and others in the Down syndrome community for this fun meetup to celebrate

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day!

When: TONIGHT!!

March 21, 2023 at 6pm

Where: Penn Station Subs

At 2 Locations Near You:

⭐ 801 Butterfield Rd

Lombard, IL

⭐ 7158 Carpenter Rd

Skokie, IL

Be sure to share photos of your 3/21 Celebration!

Email them to aleonard@nads.org!

Please Continue to VOTE!

🌟 Select NADS and help us win $5,000!

Each day through the end of March, enter

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME

as your favorite charity so we can reach the top!!

The nonprofits with the most votes will each get $5,000 –

and the non-profit with the overall most votes will get

an additional $10,000!

Helpful Hint: Leave a reminder message by your computer

or set an alert on your phone to vote daily!

We appreciate your support!

Voting daily allows NADS to continue our mission and offer events, outreach, and education to promote inclusion and acceptance for all!

PLEASE VOTE AND SHARE!!

Check Out This Brand NEW Item!

Hot off the presses and straight on to your car,

get your very own

NADS Car Magnet!!

In honor of Down syndrome,

car magnets are only $6 (3+2+1)!

(Plus $4 flat rate shipping.)

Available in 2 awesome designs!

Be sure to get yours TODAY!

Get Your Yard Sign Too!

Decorate your yard with the coolest sign in town!

A fantastic edition to the front of your home!

Join NADS Connections on Zoom to connect with other new families! 

Learn more about NADS, the Down syndrome community, and all the opportunities available for your child!! Questions? Contact areinertson@nads.org!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

We'll See You on the Screen TOMORROW!

When: Wednesday, March 22

Activity: "Baking for Birthdays"

Time:  7:00p.m. Central Time

Help us celebrate Chef Sofya's birthday and make some special treats too!

🎂🍰 Check your email for recipe details! 🎂🍰

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation matching! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

Celebrate your Birthday with NADS!

Don't need anything for your special day?

Spread the love you get from others within the Down syndrome community!

Designate NADS as a gift recipient by setting up a fundraiser on Facebook or by simply sharing this link with your friends and family:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/nadsdonation

If you would like to honor a loved one with donations to NADS, we would be happy to send you a packet of specialized envelopes for easy collection.

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information.

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

Calling All Volunteers!!

Want to make a difference in the

Down syndrome community?

Come share your time and talent with us!

NADS is always in need of great people to help with events and activities! Please consider volunteering

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

For over 60 years, NADS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community. Please consider helping us carry out our mission: "To ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of community life."

Your tax deductible gift will help us continue to educate, congratulate, and spread our message. Thank you for

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.